What: The 130th Airlift Wing will host 70 students from Man High School for a base tour – thelargest student gathering since the wing’s official declaration as a C-130J-30 unit with InitialOperational Capability. Members of the media are invited to join student attendees as they tourAir Operations facilities. Recruitment leaders,[Read More…]
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U.S. Sen. Manchin announces $14 million to reimburse COVID-19 expenses at St. Mary’s Medical Center
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